There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to ValenciennesTer
3h 51m€65–145Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LilleN803 / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to ValenciennesTer
5h 5m€17–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-ZuidEurostar / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels South to Valenciennes University808
4h 48m€20–84Drive 232.4 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Valenciennes232.4 km
2h 51m€41–59Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to ValenciennesTer
4h 41m€31–107
Rotterdam to Valenciennes by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes is to train and bus which costs €20 - €85 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Valenciennes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Valenciennes is 291 km. The road distance is 232.4 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Valenciennes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Valenciennes train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Valenciennes is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Rotterdam to Valenciennes.
There are 600+ hotels available in Valenciennes.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Valenciennes, France?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Valenciennes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €40–60
- Comfort
- €45–65
- Premium
- €65–90
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–50
- Comfort
- €35–50
- Premium
- €55–70
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Valenciennes
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–18
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–75
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- 1st Class
- €40–75
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- 1st Class
- €28–50
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–29
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–29
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €16–19
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels South to Valenciennes University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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